September 26, 2007
Welcome to the very first episode of Coffee Break French! To kick start the series we’re
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French
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use French confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a French-speaking country.
For lesson notes and video lessons, use our Online Course.
October 4, 2007
Did you know that there are different ways of greeting people depending on the time of
October 12, 2007
In this lesson you’ll learn to say where you come from and to talk about your
October 19, 2007
You already know how to say where you come from and talk about your nationality, but
November 9, 2007
In this episode, we’ll teach you the words for family members in French and you’ll learn
LOWER INTERMEDIATE
Build your knowledge from Season 1, learn to use French grammar to “say what you want to say” and become more confident.
For lesson notes and video lessons, use our Online Course.
January 17, 2009
In this episode, we move on from looking at particular words and phrases to constructing the
January 24, 2009
In this episode, we continue to look at ER verbs in the present tense by talking
January 31, 2009
In this week’s episode, we take a further look at daily routine, focusing particularly on reflexive
February 7, 2009
In this week’s lesson, Mark and Anna talk about making arrangements. By looking more closely at
February 14, 2009
In this week’s lesson, Mark and Anna talk about the verb aller, meaning ‘to go’ and
UPPER INTERMEDIATE
Extend your range of language by building your knowledge of more complex grammar through authentic and engaging materials.
For lesson notes and extended audio, use our Online Course.
October 18, 2010
Welcome to the first lesson of Coffee Break French Season 3! In this episode listeners will
October 26, 2010
Our second episode of Coffee Break French Season 3 provides further details on Katie who has
November 2, 2010
It’s time for our third episode of Coffee Break French Season 3 and this week we’re
November 10, 2010
In the fourth episode of Coffee Break French Season 3 we meet Australian entrepreneur Veronica who,
November 16, 2010
This week’s Coffee Break French episode features Alf once again. We’ll be finding out about his
ADVANCED LEARNERS
Expand your vocabulary and your understanding of complex grammar through advanced materials.
For lesson notes and extended audio, use our Online Course.
October 16, 2013
Join Mark and Pierre-Benoît in this first introduction to Season 4. The new season begins on
October 21, 2013
Welcome to this brand new season of Coffee Break French, and in this opening introductory episode,
October 28, 2013
In this first episode of our new series, we’ll be listening to Monique’s first email to
November 5, 2013
In this lesson our new series, we’ll be listening to Sylvie’s reply to Monique’s email from
November 11, 2013
In this lesson of our series we meet Gabrielle and listen to her email to her
UPPER ADVANCED
Ready for a further challenge? Take your spoken and written French to the next level with our latest course.
For annotated texts and language study audio, use our Online Course.
October 16, 2013
Join Mark and Pierre-Benoît in this first introduction to Season 4. The new season begins on
October 21, 2013
Welcome to this brand new season of Coffee Break French, and in this opening introductory episode,
October 28, 2013
In this first episode of our new series, we’ll be listening to Monique’s first email to
November 5, 2013
In this lesson our new series, we’ll be listening to Sylvie’s reply to Monique’s email from
November 11, 2013
In this lesson of our series we meet Gabrielle and listen to her email to her
The Magazine
The Coffee Break French Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
For lesson notes, exercises and vocabulary, use our Online Course.
May 13, 2019
The Coffee Break French team is back with a new series, the Coffee Break French Magazine.
May 27, 2019
In Episode 2 of Season 1 of the Coffee Break French Magazine, we discuss the French
June 10, 2019
In this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine we’re taking a trip to the movies
June 24, 2019
In the latest episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine, we’re heading to the “crossroads of
July 8, 2019
In this episode of the Coffee Break French Magazine, we’re heading to the French-speaking area of
Real french on the go
This 10-lesson series recording in the south of France will provide excellent listening materials for intermediate to advanced learners.
For lesson notes, bonus audio and video, use our Online Course.
November 15, 2017
Join Mark and the Coffee Break French team “en route” in the south of France. In
November 29, 2017
In episode 1, Mark sets off en route for the south of France and arrives in
December 13, 2017
Mark has arrived in Menton and in this episode he sets out to rediscover the town
January 6, 2018
In this episode Mark visits the hilltop village of Sainte-Agnès, the highest coastal town in Europe.
January 17, 2018
It’s market day in Menton and Mark brings you a fantastic episode, full of new vocabulary,
Spanish
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Spanish confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Spanish-speaking country.
For lesson notes and video lessons, use our Online Course.
October 18, 2008
Welcome to Coffee Break Spanish! In lesson 1 of this first season, you’ll learn to say
October 25, 2008
In lesson 2, you’ll learn how to greet people at different times of the day, and
November 1, 2008
In lesson 3, you’ll learn how to talk about where you come from. Please note that
November 8, 2008
In lesson 4, you’ll learn how to talk about where you live. Please note that lesson
November 15, 2008
In this week’s lesson, you’ll learn how to introduce members of your family. Please note that
LOWER INTERMEDIATE
Build your knowledge from Season 1, learn to use Spanish grammar to “say what you want to say” and become more confident.
For lesson notes and video lessons, use our Online Course.
January 10, 2010
Hello and welcome to another season of Coffee Break Spanish! In level 1 we concentrated on
January 13, 2010
Lesson 2 continues where we left off last time and looks further at conjugating verbs within
January 17, 2010
Lesson 3 introduces the concept of reflexive verbs and completes our teaching on talking about your
January 23, 2010
In lesson 4 Mark and Kara look at making arrangements and introduce the idea of irregular
January 27, 2010
In lesson 5 Mark and Kara look further at making arrangements using the tricky Spanish verb
UPPER INTERMEDIATE
Extend your range of language by building your knowledge of more complex grammar through authentic and engaging materials.
For lesson notes and extended audio, use our Online Course.
June 7, 2011
Welcome to this first episode of Coffee Break Spanish Season 3! In this first episode of
June 10, 2011
In our second episode of this series, Mark and Alba talk about languages and their own
June 14, 2011
This lesson was originally released in October, so in lesson 3, Alba tells Mark about a
June 17, 2011
In this fourth episode of Coffee Break Spanish Season 3, Mark has just returned from a
June 21, 2011
In episode 5 of Show Time Spanish we launch our very own Spanish soap opera, Verano
ADVANCED LEARNERS
Expand your vocabulary and your understanding of complex grammar through advanced materials.
For lesson notes and extended audio, use our Online Course.
January 25, 2015
Join Mark and Carmen in this preview episode of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4 and learn
January 28, 2015
Join Mark and Carmen in this first episode of Coffee Break Spanish Season 4 in which
February 11, 2015
Join Mark and Carmen for the second episode in our series for advanced learners of Spanish
February 26, 2015
It’s time for another episode of Coffee Break Spanish and in this advanced series you can
March 12, 2015
In this latest episode of our advanced Spanish course we join María in her latest diary
The Magazine
The Coffee Break Spanish Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
For lesson notes, exercises and vocabulary, use our Online Course.
December 13, 2019
It’s time for a festive episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine. In this lesson, Anabel
November 29, 2019
In this episode of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine we’ll be investigating an astronaut and a
November 15, 2019
In this first episode in our new season of the Coffee Break Spanish Magazine, join Fernanda,
September 4, 2013
Coming up in this week’s edition of the Coffee Break Magazine: Alba asks, si te encontraras
August 29, 2013
The video interviews for each episode of Coffee Break Spanish are provided for our members. Each
Real SPANISH on the go
This 10-lesson series recording in the south of Spain will provide excellent listening materials for intermediate to advanced learners.
For lesson notes, bonus audio and video, use our Online Course.
January 18, 2019
Join Mark and the Coffee Break Spanish team “en marcha” in the south of Spain. In
February 1, 2019
In this first episode of the new series, Mark and the Coffee Break team arrive in
February 15, 2019
What’s it like to live and work in Málaga? In this episode of En Marcha, Mark
March 1, 2019
In this episode, join Mark and the Coffee Break team as they take the train to
March 15, 2019
Where better to soak up the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a culture than in
Italian
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Italian confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Italian-speaking country.
For lesson notes and video lessons, use our Online Course.
January 14, 2015
Join teacher Mark, learner Katie and native speaker Francesca in this preview episode of Coffee Break
January 22, 2015
In this short episode, Mark outlines the structure of the Coffee Break Italian course. Season 1
January 25, 2015
If you can learn how to pronounce spaghetti, tagliatelle and bruschetta properly in Italian, you’ll have
January 26, 2015
Take your first steps in learning Italian with teacher Mark, learner Katie and native speaker Francesca.
February 2, 2015
Join Mark, Katie and Francesca in the latest lesson of Coffee Break Italian. In this lesson you’ll
INTERMEDIATE
Build your knowledge from Season 1, learn to use Italian grammar to “say what you want to say” and become more confident.
For lesson notes and video lessons, use our Online Course.
January 16, 2017
We’re delighted to report that the Coffee Break Italian team is busy working on the first
February 2, 2017
To access the free lessons of Season 2, make sure you’re subscribed to the podcast –
February 6, 2017
In lesson 1 of Coffee Break Italian Season 2 you’ll take the first steps in learning
February 20, 2017
In lesson 2 of Coffee Break Italian Season 2 you’ll further your knowledge of -are verbs
March 6, 2017
This episode of Coffee Break Italian will help you talk about the things you do on
The Magazine
The Coffee Break Italian Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
For lesson notes, exercises and vocabulary, use our Online Course.
May 6, 2019
The Coffee Break Italian team is back with a new series, the Coffee Break Italian Magazine.
May 20, 2019
In this episode we’re heading south to the region of Puglia and, more specifically, to the
June 3, 2019
In episode 3 of the Coffee Break Italian Magazine we’re heading to the north of Italy
June 17, 2019
In this episode Francesca and Mark discuss one of Italy’s most famous authors, Italo Calvino. Calvino’s
July 1, 2019
We’re heading to the kitchen for this episode and learning about the popular pasta dish, le
German
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use German confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Italian-speaking country.
For lesson notes and video lessons, use our Online Course.
January 22, 2013
In this introductory episode, Mark and Thomas talk about what you can expect in the first
January 23, 2013
Welcome to this first episode of Coffee Break German, our new German course for beginners. In
January 30, 2013
This is our second episode of Coffee Break German, our new German course for beginners. In
February 6, 2013
Welcome to a new episode of Coffee Break German, our new course for beginners in German.
February 13, 2013
In this week’s episode of Coffee Break German you’ll take your German skills further and continue
INTERMEDIATE
Build your knowledge from Season 1, learn to use German grammar to “say what you want to say” and become more confident.
For lesson notes and video lessons, use our Online Course.
February 1, 2017
We’re delighted to announce that Coffee Break German Season 2 will launch on Monday 13th February.
February 13, 2017
In this first lesson of the new series of Coffee Break German, join teacher Andrea and
February 27, 2017
How many times have you ordered a drink in a German café, or a snack in
March 13, 2017
In this lesson you’ll be all set for checking into a hotel – and using the
March 27, 2017
In this episode you’ll learn to make requests using the correct adjectival forms. Join Mark and
The Magazine
The Coffee Break German Magazine helps you build your vocabulary and increase your cultural knowledge while practising listening skills.
For lesson notes, exercises and vocabulary, use our Online Course.
July 1, 2019
Coming in August 2019, the Coffee Break German Magazine will help you build your understanding of
August 30, 2019
The Coffee Break German team is back with a new series, the Coffee Break German Magazine.
September 13, 2019
In episode 2 of the Coffee Break German we’re heading to the Austrian capital, Vienna, where
September 27, 2019
Following the events of World War 2, the monumental task of clearing and reconstructing towns and
October 12, 2019
We have a musical episode of the Coffee Break German Magazine for you today: our theme
Mandarin Chinese
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Mandarin Chinese confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Chinese-speaking country.
For lesson notes and video lessons, use our Online Course.
November 5, 2016
We’re over the moon to be announcing that we’ll be launching Coffee Break Chinese in early
February 2, 2017
We’re very excited to introduce a brand new show in the Coffee Break family – from
February 8, 2017
Welcome to this first lesson in our brand new series which will help you learn Mandarin
February 15, 2017
It’s time for another lesson of Coffee Break Chinese in which you can join teacher Crystal
February 22, 2017
In this lesson you’ll learn to say where you come from and to talk about your
Swedish
Absolute Beginners
Learn to use Swedish confidently when travelling, ordering food and drinks, making friends and shopping in a Swedish-speaking country.
For lesson notes and video lessons, use our Online Course.
November 8, 2019
We’re delighted to introduce our 7th Coffee Break language course. From January 2020 you can learn
November 9, 2019
It’s no secret that here at Coffee Break Languages we’re all ABBA fans, so when we
January 20, 2020
Join teacher Hanna and learner Mark and learn Swedish on your coffee break! In this first
February 3, 2020
Teacher Hanna and learner Mark are back for Episode 2 of Coffee Break Swedish. This time,
February 18, 2020
In this episode of Coffee Break Swedish you’ll be learning how to talk about where you’re
English
PRINCIPIANTES
¿Quieres aprender inglés, pero no sabes por dónde comenzar? Ahora puedes aprender inglés con Coffee Break English!
For lesson notes and bonus materials, use our Online Course.
November 8, 2019
We’re delighted to introduce our 7th Coffee Break language course. From January 2020 you can learn
November 9, 2019
It’s no secret that here at Coffee Break Languages we’re all ABBA fans, so when we
January 20, 2020
Join teacher Hanna and learner Mark and learn Swedish on your coffee break! In this first
February 3, 2020
Teacher Hanna and learner Mark are back for Episode 2 of Coffee Break Swedish. This time,
February 18, 2020
In this episode of Coffee Break Swedish you’ll be learning how to talk about where you’re
Coffee Break Conversations
Language-learner stories
In Coffee Break Conversations we’re sharing the stories of the Coffee Break community and finding our about people who use and work in different languages every day.
November 8, 2019
We’re delighted to introduce our 7th Coffee Break language course. From January 2020 you can learn
November 9, 2019
It’s no secret that here at Coffee Break Languages we’re all ABBA fans, so when we
January 20, 2020
Join teacher Hanna and learner Mark and learn Swedish on your coffee break! In this first
February 3, 2020
Teacher Hanna and learner Mark are back for Episode 2 of Coffee Break Swedish. This time,
February 18, 2020
In this episode of Coffee Break Swedish you’ll be learning how to talk about where you’re
